This event will give delegates a fascinating insight into the physiology of diving, and how humans adapt to this harsh and extreme environment. Clinicians involved in the management of all forms of diving disease will share their expertise, including stories from those who have survived near-death experiences underwater.
Learning objectives:
Richard Moon is a Professor of Medicine and Anesthesiology, and Medical Director of the Hyperbaric Center at Duke University, North Carolina. He is a very experienced diving physician and will give a presentation on decompression illness ("the bends"), which is the most high profile diving disease.
Chris Lemons is a commercial diver who in 2012 suffered a near-fatal accident at the bottom of the North Sea, when his life support was cut off for more than 30 minutes. His survival story has been made into a film called "Last Breath". He is a highly articulate speaker who will use excerpts from the film (which includes original footage of the accident) to bring the tale of his amazing recovery vividly to life.
Dr Oliver Firth, Medical Director, Hyperbaric Physician, London Diving Chamber and Honorary Lecturer, University College London
Dr Mark Glover, Medical Director, St Richard's Hospital, Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Mark Turner, Chairman, UK Diving Medical Committee
Dr Mark Glover and Dr Mark Turner
Dr Richard Moon, Medical Director, Duke University, USA
Dr James Clark, Reader in Human and Applied Physiology, King's College London
Dr Richard Moon and Dr James Clark
Professor Hugh Montgomery, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University College London
Dr Pieter Bothma, Consultant Anaesthetist, James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Mike Tipton, Professor of Human and Applied Physiology and Associate Head, University of Portsmouth
Professor Hugh Montgomery, Dr Pieter Bothma, Professor Mike Tipton
Mr Chris Lemons, Saturation Diver, Rever Offshore
Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AE, United Kingdom
